Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant at Centra State Healthcare System

Monmouth Crossing is an award‑winning assisted living facility that offers residents the comforts and privacy of home without the responsibilities. This vibrant senior living community has the perfect balance of independence and support. Residents enjoy an engaging lifestyle, companionship, and the security of knowing that help is available around the clock if needed.

For the past seven years, Monmouth Crossing has earned Advanced Standing distinction from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services and the Health Care Association of New Jersey, meaning it meets or exceeds quality benchmarks, including ongoing employee training. The facility also holds the Assisted Living Best Practice Award from the same department three times, and resident and family satisfaction scores consistently rank in the top 5 percent nationally according to Holleran scores.

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the residents' individual needs.
• Affirms the resident's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the residents cared for.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the residents cared for.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed.
• Successfully completes life‑span education as appropriate.
• Responsible for the care of facility pets.
• Assures accuracy of daily Reality Orientation calendars/monthly calendars in a timely manner.
• Follows monthly calendars in providing scheduled programs.
• Sets up/cleans up activity rooms / supply closets to promote safety and optimal activity participation.
• Decorates designated areas to promote awareness of seasons, holiday, and special events.
• Shares responsibility for attending IDCP meetings and required documentation and communicates ideas and observations at departmental staff meetings.
• Maintains attendance records for activity functions when applicable.
• Provides instructions to volunteers who are assigned to them as well as assists in recruiting departmental volunteers.

• High school diploma or equivalency with strong interest and/or ability in art, music, or helping the elderly required. Prefer Associates degree or possess college credits in a related field.
• Experience in a Healthcare Facility preferred.
• None for entry level. Must obtain AAC certification according to NCCAP standards within 3 years of hire date if a full‑time employee and within 5 years if a part‑time employee (at least 18.75 hours).
• Ability to lead large and small group programs as well as one‑to‑one interventions. Must be willing to expand knowledge and interpret the needs of the aging and life span education by attending continuing education in‑services. Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

Centra State Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not‑for‑profit, community‑based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey.

Located in Freehold, Centra State includes a 284‑bed acute‑care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award‑winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

Centra State is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. It has also been recognized as a Great Place to Work–Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long‑Term…